FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of 372,746 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each through Liberum Capital Limited. The weighted average price paid was 173.00 pence per share, with the highest price paid at 176.00 pence and the lowest at 171.40 pence. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 122,331,709 Ordinary Shares in treasury, with the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue excluding shares held as treasury shares being 628,363,306. The company initially intends to hold the purchased shares as treasury shares but may cancel them in due course.

The total number of voting rights in FirstGroup, excluding treasury shares as at 5 June 2024, is 628,363,306. This figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, FirstGroup under the FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

The transaction details include the breakdown of individual trades made by Liberum Capital Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme. The trades were made through various platforms, with different volumes and prices. The company has provided contacts for investor relations, company secretary, and PR, as well as details of the intermediary and transaction classification.

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's share buyback program and the specific details of the recent share purchase. It also outlines the company's intentions with the purchased shares and the implications for voting rights. The breakdown of individual trades offers insight into the execution of the share buyback program.